Rivalry

chapter 21

I woke up feeling empty. No energy to get up in bed. I've been lying here for almost 10 minutes and I know how long I will stay here. Mom had already called me twice, and the alarm clock had already gone off four times.Am I sick? I checked my forehead but it's warm.

"Ryan, honey. You'll be late for school. Are you ok?" That was Mom. It's her day off today, so that's why she's calm even though she's already woken me up three times.

"I'm fine mom. Just give me a minute." I said, stretching my arm and body. I got up in bed and fixed my pillow and blanket. The second thing I did was check my phone to see if someone had sent me a message, like Darren and Regie.

"Ok. I'll prepare your breakfast downstairs, so hurry up." I nodded, knowing that Mom wouldn't see it. I made my way to the bathroom to take a shower  and prepare for school. After showering  and fixing myself, I got out of my room and made my way into the kitchen. I dressed simply today. A white polo shirt was tucked into black slack pants and a white Adidas snicker.

"You're late, Ryan. What have you been doing in your room for almost an hour?" I was staring at the ceiling, but of course I didn't say it out loud.

"I finished my homework that I forgot last night to answer."

In college, you can go to university at whatever time you want. Just make sure you mark yourself as present in the attendance. Also, make sure that you don't have a quiz and an exam in every subject if you wish to be late.

"Is that so? Hurry up, cuz I'll drive you to school."

"No need, mom. I can take myself to university. I actually decided to take the car with me." Mom pauses for a second, then continues pouring milk into my glass.

"Are you sure, honey? Don't you think it's too early to drive your car without proper practice? I can send you to a driving class. That's only 3 days since you already know some basic-"

"Mom , I'm OK. The university is not that far from here." I don't know why I suddenly decided to bring my car.

" I'm just worried, but if that's your decision, ok. Just be careful. " Mom did not argue with me anymore and just went up silently. It's also a good thing to bring my car so that I can no longer please Regie and Darren to drive me home. After eating, I bid my goodbye to Mom and kissed her cheek. I looked for the car key that was hanging on the door of our refrigerator. I went out the front of the house and made my way in the garage where my car was parked.

"Ok, Calm down, Ryan. You can do it. Just drive slowly and safely." I cheered myself as I inserted the car key. The engine started to make noises and how I missed the sound of it.

If a.car could talk, I swear that he is already cursing me to death right now because of how slowly I'm driving. Bruh, I already told you I get anxious when I'm on the street driving my car in broad daylight. Even a kid can out-drive me using a bicycle. Wait.. is that Oliver's car? No, it was also Sebastian's car. Whatever. I narrowed my eyes to get a good view of the car in front of me. I'm sure that it was their car, but I can't see who is someone inside because it is tinted. Tinted... A red color rose on my cheeks as I remember the kiss. Seriously, Ryan? You're thinking of the kiss with someone you shared with who also happened to be the one who initiated cutting the ties between you two? Well, part of it was my fault though, and fuck him if he thinks that I'm not favoring cutting ties, because bruh, I'm thankful. I'm thankful because there's no more idiot, pervert, ignorant and flirty Sebastian in my life anymore. But, why don't I feel thankful or at least happy that he's gone?

I watched the car in front of me drive away. Damn, they're fast, unlike me, that even a turtle can beat me. In five minutes, I had already made it into the university. I entered the gate and drove my way into the parking lot. I looked everywhere to find Seb's car, but I couldn't, so I ended up parking my car in the last vacant space in the parking lot. As I walked inside the university, I noticed that some of the students were still outside, strolling around. It was almost eight and students were supposed to be inside the classroom now, but look what I found. They look kind of busy. I jolted while walking as I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. My heart suddenly beats fast, and I felt nervous because there's a particular person that comes to mind as my phone rings. I immediately took it out of my pocket and looked at who was calling. I slumped my shoulders to see Regie's name on my screen.